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ACTS, VIII. I.
ACTS, VIII. I.
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At that Time there was a Great Persecution against the Church which was at Jerusalem, &c.
At that Time there was a Great Persecution against the Church which was At Jerusalem, etc.
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THe Evangelist having in the preceding Chapter sett forth the History of Stephens Martyrdome, proceeds in this Chapter to relate what things were contemporary therewith, and consequent thereupon.
THe Evangelist having in the preceding Chapter Set forth the History of Stephen's Martyrdom, proceeds in this Chapter to relate what things were contemporary therewith, and consequent thereupon.
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In this Verse there are Three things mentioned as Remarkeable Events which happened either at, or immediately after Stephens Death. 1. Sauls Consenting thereunto: So the Verse begins.
In this Verse there Are Three things mentioned as Remarkable Events which happened either At, or immediately After Stephen's Death. 1. Saul's Consenting thereunto: So the Verse begins.
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And Saul was consenting unto his Death. Gr. NONLATINALPHABET, It pleased him well. The expression intimates that others liked it;And Saul was consenting unto his Death. Great, It pleased him well. The expression intimates that Others liked it;
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and that He liked it also. He did indeed manifest his Approbation of it, both by Words, & Actions.
and that He liked it also. He did indeed manifest his Approbation of it, both by Words, & Actions.
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And this is here mentioned as a thing very Observeable;
And this is Here mentioned as a thing very Observable;
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that the Grace of God in Converting that Saul; in causing a persecuting Saul, to become a preaching Paul, (of which in the next Chapter there is a large Account) might be rendred the more gloriose, and illustrious.
that the Grace of God in Converting that Saul; in causing a persecuting Saul, to become a preaching Paul, (of which in the next Chapter there is a large Account) might be rendered the more Glorious, and illustrious.
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2. A great Persecution against Christians.
2. A great Persecution against Christians.
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The chief Persecutors had for some Time been restrained from doing what they had a mind unto, doubtless for Fear of the multitude:
The chief Persecutors had for Some Time been restrained from doing what they had a mind unto, doubtless for fear of the multitude:
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but when they saw the people patiently bear with Stephens Death, they were encouraged to go on in that way of Violence, and Persecution.
but when they saw the people patiently bear with Stephen's Death, they were encouraged to go on in that Way of Violence, and Persecution.
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3. A Dispersion of the persecuted Christians at Jerusalem, into other places.
3. A Dispersion of the persecuted Christians At Jerusalem, into other places.
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That's the last clause of the Verse They were All scattered abroad thorowout the Regions of Judaes & Samaria, except the Apostles: which words Intimate a General Dispersion.
That's the last clause of the Verse They were All scattered abroad throughout the Regions of Judaes & Samaria, except the Apostles: which words Intimate a General Dispersion.
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ALL does not imply that all, and every Christian in Jerusalem did leave the City: but that very many did so;
ALL does not imply that all, and every Christian in Jerusalem did leave the city: but that very many did so;
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and that all the Preachers of the Gospel, (upon whom persecution is wont to light most heavy) except the Apostles, did remove.
and that all the Preachers of the Gospel, (upon whom persecution is wont to Light most heavy) except the Apostles, did remove.
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Therefore it is said in v. 4. They that were scattered abroad, went every where preaching the word.
Therefore it is said in v. 4. They that were scattered abroad, went every where preaching the word.
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It is the second of these particulars which falls under our present Consideration;
It is the second of these particulars which falls under our present Consideration;
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viz. The Persecution which happened at the Time of Stephens Death, which in the words before us, is described,viz. The Persecution which happened At the Time of Stephen's Death, which in the words before us, is described,
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1. From the Subject of it; viz. The Church at Jerusalem; which was then the only Christian Church in the World;
1. From the Subject of it; viz. The Church At Jerusalem; which was then the only Christian Church in the World;
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the Gentiles not having as yet received the Gospel: So that the whole Interest of Religion, or Christianity, was here Strook at, & endangered.
the Gentiles not having as yet received the Gospel: So that the Whole Interest of Religion, or Christianity, was Here Strook At, & endangered.
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2. From the Greatness of it; There was a GREAT Persecution against the Church.
2. From the Greatness of it; There was a GREAT Persecution against the Church.
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It was so in respect of the Kind of persecution, which the Enemies of the Church were now come unto.
It was so in respect of the Kind of persecution, which the Enemies of the Church were now come unto.
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Before this, they had persecuted onely with Words, and Threats: but now they proceeded to bloody Blows, Banishment, & Death.
Before this, they had persecuted only with Words, and Treats: but now they proceeded to bloody Blows, Banishment, & Death.
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And it was so, in respect of the Number of them that Suffered.
And it was so, in respect of the Number of them that Suffered.
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Dorotheus writes, that at the Time of this persecution, there were Two Thousand Christians that lost their Lives.Dorotheus writes, that At the Time of this persecution, there were Two Thousand Christians that lost their Lives.
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And it is evident from the Scripture, that there were many (thò the particular Number be not expressed) that then suffered Imprisonment, Death, or Banishment.
And it is evident from the Scripture, that there were many (thò the particular Number be not expressed) that then suffered Imprisonment, Death, or Banishment.
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Compare Acts, 26. 10, 11. where Paul confesseth; Many of the saints at Jerusalem did I shut up in prison;
Compare Acts, 26. 10, 11. where Paul Confesses; Many of the Saints At Jerusalem did I shut up in prison;
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and when they were put to Death, I gave my voice against them; and I punished them oft, in every Synagogue.
and when they were put to Death, I gave my voice against them; and I punished them oft, in every Synagogue.
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So that it might well be called a great persecution. The Doctrine from hence is,
So that it might well be called a great persecution. The Doctrine from hence is,
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Doct. That the Church of God in this World, is sometimes a Subject of GREAT PERSECUTION ▪
Doct. That the Church of God in this World, is sometime a Subject of GREAT PERSECUTION ▪
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Three things should be spoken to, for the clearing of this Truth. 1. When men may be said to be perscuted.
Three things should be spoken to, for the clearing of this Truth. 1. When men may be said to be perscuted.
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2. What Kind of persecution the Church of God in this world may be subject to.
2. What Kind of persecution the Church of God in this world may be Subject to.
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3. The Reasons, whence it comes to pass that the Lords people in this world are sometimes persecuted.
3. The Reasons, whence it comes to pass that the lords people in this world Are sometime persecuted.
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Q. 1. When may a man be said to be persecuted? Ans. This is, When a Christian doth suffer in the cause of Christ.
Q. 1. When may a man be said to be persecuted? Ans. This is, When a Christian does suffer in the cause of christ.
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There are three things necessarily implyed, in order to Mens being among the Number of the Lords persecuted ones.
There Are three things necessarily employed, in order to Mens being among the Number of the lords persecuted ones.
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1. They must be exposed unto Sufferings. Persecuted ones are passive ones. They suffer some Evil or other from the world.
1. They must be exposed unto Sufferings. Persecuted ones Are passive ones. They suffer Some Evil or other from the world.
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The Greek word (NONLATINALPHABET) properly signifieth a Following of another: And it is sometimes used in a good sence:
The Greek word () properly signifies a Following of Another: And it is sometime used in a good sense:
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Thus, 1 Thes. 5. 15. Follow that which is good. and Thus, Heb. 12. 14. Follow peace, & holiness.
Thus, 1 Thebes 5. 15. Follow that which is good. and Thus, Hebrew 12. 14. Follow peace, & holiness.
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But usually, the word is taken in an evil sence: even To follow another to do him Hurt.
But usually, the word is taken in an evil sense: even To follow Another to do him Hurt.
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When a man does pursue another with a resolved mind never to cease, until he hath obtained his evil desire on him.
When a man does pursue Another with a resolved mind never to cease, until he hath obtained his evil desire on him.
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Here is the persecutór, & the persecutéd.
Here is the persecutór, & the persecutéd.
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In such a way did Saul, & those with him, follow David; and therefore does he say, Ps. 119. 157. Many are my Persecutors, & my enemies.
In such a Way did Saul, & those with him, follow David; and Therefore does he say, Ps. 119. 157. Many Are my Persecutors, & my enemies.
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& Ps. 142. 6. Deliver me from my Persecutors: for they are stronger than I. 2. They must suffer in a good Cause. A man may sûffer, & yet, not be pèrsecuted;
& Ps. 142. 6. Deliver me from my Persecutors: for they Are Stronger than I. 2. They must suffer in a good Cause. A man may sûffer, & yet, not be pèrsecuted;
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if the Cause that he suffers for, be not a Good, but an Evil Cause. Several persons may be exposed to the same sufferings, at the same time;
if the Cause that he suffers for, be not a Good, but an Evil Cause. Several Persons may be exposed to the same sufferings, At the same time;
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and yet the one be persecuted, and the other not so; according to the Cause which they suffer in, or for.
and yet the one be persecuted, and the other not so; according to the Cause which they suffer in, or for.
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We know that in Smithfield, six persons were put to death on the same day: three of them being Protestant Martyrs, and the other three, miserable Papists.
We know that in Smithfield, six Persons were put to death on the same day: three of them being Protestant Martyrs, and the other three, miserable Papists.
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When our blessed Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, others were at the same time crucified also:
When our blessed Lord jesus christ was Crucified, Others were At the same time Crucified also:
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They received but the due Reward of their Deeds, so did the penitent Theef acknowledge, Luc. 23. 41. We suffer justly,
They received but the due Reward of their deeds, so did the penitent Thief acknowledge, Luke 23. 41. We suffer justly,
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for we recive the due Reward of our Deeds: for we receive the due Reward of our deeds:
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when Jesus Christ (as tis added) had done nothing amiss: but was exposed to His sufferings for the sake of the Truth:
when jesus christ (as this added) had done nothing amiss: but was exposed to His sufferings for the sake of the Truth:
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because He did bear witness to the most gloriose Truth that can be mentioned: because He said, He was the Son of God, & the King of Israel.
Because He did bear witness to the most Glorious Truth that can be mentioned: Because He said, He was the Son of God, & the King of Israel.
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If men suffer for evil Deeds, they are not persecuted.
If men suffer for evil deeds, they Are not persecuted.
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The Apostle saies Gal. 5. 12. I would they were even cut off that Trouble you.
The Apostle Says Gal. 5. 12. I would they were even Cut off that Trouble you.
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They are not persecuted, who are exposed to Trouble, for unjustly causing Trouble to the Churches of Christ.
They Are not persecuted, who Are exposed to Trouble, for unjustly causing Trouble to the Churches of christ.
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When Achan had troubled Israel, and God by bringing him forth to condign punishment, troubled him; that was no persecution.
When achan had troubled Israel, and God by bringing him forth to condign punishment, troubled him; that was no persecution.
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And if men suffer for an evil Opinion (as well as an evil Practice) they are not the Lords persecuted ones.
And if men suffer for an evil Opinion (as well as an evil Practice) they Are not the lords persecuted ones.
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If the Churches in Asia had Censured those that held the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, they had pleased the Lord Christ;
If the Churches in Asia had Censured those that held the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, they had pleased the Lord christ;
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who would not have looked upon the Nicolaitans as a persecuted People. When Jehu put all the worshippers of Baal to death;
who would not have looked upon the Nicolaitans as a persecuted People. When Jehu put all the worshippers of Baal to death;
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and when that godly Prince Josiah, in an holy zeal caused the Priests of the High places to be slain; (2 Ki. 23. 20.) they were not Martyrs; none of them were so.
and when that godly Prince Josiah, in an holy zeal caused the Priests of the High places to be slave; (2 Ki. 23. 20.) they were not Martyrs; none of them were so.
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There are indeed some erroneous Opinions, which if any be exposed unto cruel sufferings from men for them, they that afflict them are not to be justified.
There Are indeed Some erroneous Opinions, which if any be exposed unto cruel sufferings from men for them, they that afflict them Are not to be justified.
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Nevertheless, such sufferers are not Martyrs. Others do ill so to punish them: & they do ill in maintaining an Errour.
Nevertheless, such sufferers Are not Martyrs. Others do ill so to Punish them: & they do ill in maintaining an Error.
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Of so great Concernment is it, for men to have their Consciences rightly informed by the word of God,
Of so great Concernment is it, for men to have their Consciences rightly informed by the word of God,
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when they embarque themselves on the suffering side.
when they embark themselves on the suffering side.
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Nay more, a godly man may suffer from men, and yet not be persecuted in the Notion which my Text refers unto;
Nay more, a godly man may suffer from men, and yet not be persecuted in the Notion which my Text refers unto;
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h. e. if he suffer in a cause not justifiable by the word of God.h. e. if he suffer in a cause not justifiable by the word of God.
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Hence the Apostle Peter, gives such a caution as that 1 Pet. 4. 15, 16. Let none of you suffer as an Evil doer;
Hence the Apostle Peter, gives such a caution as that 1 Pet. 4. 15, 16. Let none of you suffer as an Evil doer;
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yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed. A Christian may suffer;yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed. A Christian may suffer;
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and yet not suffer as a Christian. A godly man may fall into sin; yea, into scandalose Errors and Transgressions, and he justly punished on account thereof.
and yet not suffer as a Christian. A godly man may fallen into since; yea, into scandalose Errors and Transgressions, and he justly punished on account thereof.
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To suffer Persecution, is to suffer in the cause of Christ. When for Gods sake, a man does suffer from the world.
To suffer Persecution, is to suffer in the cause of christ. When for God's sake, a man does suffer from the world.
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According to what the Church saies, Ps. 44. 22. For Thy sake we are killed all the day long:
According to what the Church Says, Ps. 44. 22. For Thy sake we Are killed all the day long:
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we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
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Or, For Righteousness sake. Thus Mat. 5. 10. Blessed are they which are persecuted for Righteousness sake. Or for the Gospels sake Mar 10. 29. Or,
Or, For Righteousness sake. Thus Mathew 5. 10. Blessed Are they which Are persecuted for Righteousness sake. Or for the Gospels sake Mar 10. 29. Or,
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for Christ's sake 2 Cor. 12. 10. Upon which account, Martyrs are called the Martyrs of Jesus, Rev. 17. 6. A man suffers in the cause of God,
for Christ's sake 2 Cor. 12. 10. Upon which account, Martyrs Are called the Martyrs of jesus, Rev. 17. 6. A man suffers in the cause of God,
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& so is persecuted, when he suffers for his godliness. As 1 Joh. 3. 12. Cain slew Abel his brother, because his works were Righteous.
& so is persecuted, when he suffers for his godliness. As 1 John 3. 12. Cain slew Abel his brother, Because his works were Righteous.
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Or, for bearing witness to any Truth contained in the word of God.
Or, for bearing witness to any Truth contained in the word of God.
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As in Rev. 1. 9. & 6. 9. & 20. 4. We read of them that were slain for the word of God.
As in Rev. 1. 9. & 6. 9. & 20. 4. We read of them that were slave for the word of God.
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Hence one of the Martyrs when he came to die, held his Bible in his hand,
Hence one of the Martyrs when he Come to die, held his bible in his hand,
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before the people, saying, Behold! Here is that which has brought me hither. In such a case, Suffering is a blessed Testimony.
before the people, saying, Behold! Here is that which has brought me hither. In such a case, Suffering is a blessed Testimony.
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Or, for opposing, & testifying against any thing that is condemned in the word of God.
Or, for opposing, & testifying against any thing that is condemned in the word of God.
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He is persecuted, that suffers for opposing any corrupt Opinion in matters of Faith, or Worship:
He is persecuted, that suffers for opposing any corrupt Opinion in matters of Faith, or Worship:
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which was the case of Daniel, & the three Worthyes; and of the Christians in the Primitive Times:
which was the case of daniel, & the three Worthies; and of the Christians in the Primitive Times:
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and in these latter Ages also, the Churches of God have been subject unto horrible slaughters for opposing Antichristian Superstitious Doctrines;
and in these latter Ages also, the Churches of God have been Subject unto horrible slaughters for opposing Antichristian Superstitious Doctrines;
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especially, when the Lords faithful witnesses began boldly to declare against the Pope, & Church of Rome, they were exposed unto great & grievous persecution, on that account,
especially, when the lords faithful Witnesses began boldly to declare against the Pope, & Church of Rome, they were exposed unto great & grievous persecution, on that account,
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as the Scripture foretold it should come to pass.
as the Scripture foretold it should come to pass.
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Rev. 14. 9, 13. He also is persecuted, that suffers for bearing witness against any sinful Practice.Rev. 14. 9, 13. He also is persecuted, that suffers for bearing witness against any sinful Practice.
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If a man set himself against the sins of the Times, for that his Life and Blood may be taken from him;
If a man Set himself against the Sins of the Times, for that his Life and Blood may be taken from him;
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Heb. 12. 4. & Then is he persecuted. Then is he a Martyr.Hebrew 12. 4. & Then is he persecuted. Then is he a Martyr.
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Such an one was Zechariah the son of Jehojadah; who was stoned to death for his faithful Testimony against sin, 2 Chron. 24. 20, 21. And John Baptist, who was beheaded for bearing witness against the Uncleanness which some great persons in those Dayes Lived in, Mat. 14. 3.
Such an one was Zechariah the son of Jehoiada; who was stoned to death for his faithful Testimony against since, 2 Chronicles 24. 20, 21. And John Baptist, who was beheaded for bearing witness against the Uncleanness which Some great Persons in those Days Lived in, Mathew 14. 3.
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But, 3. (one thing more) They must suffer from a Right Principle, h. e.
But, 3. (one thing more) They must suffer from a Right Principle, h. e.
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from a principle of Faith, and true obedience to the will of God: a principle of Love to God;
from a principle of Faith, and true Obedience to the will of God: a principle of Love to God;
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of Fear of His great Name; of Conscience to His will; and that they may keep their Consciences pure in His sight.
of fear of His great Name; of Conscience to His will; and that they may keep their Consciences pure in His sighed.
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If a man for Conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully, 1 Pet. 2. 19. If Conscience toward God;If a man for Conscience towards God endure grief, suffering wrongfully, 1 Pet. 2. 19. If Conscience towards God;
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Respect, and obedience to His will, carry a man out in suffering, then is he persecuted.
Respect, and Obedience to His will, carry a man out in suffering, then is he persecuted.
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Indeed, there are, in a more strict and Scripture-sence, No Persecuted ones, but such as have the fear of God in their hearts:
Indeed, there Are, in a more strict and Scripture sense, No Persecuted ones, but such as have the Fear of God in their hearts:
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Hence such are pronounced Blessed, Mat. 5. 10. and called Saints, Rev. 17. 6. and 13. 6. which does imply their being in a state of grace.
Hence such Are pronounced Blessed, Mathew 5. 10. and called Saints, Rev. 17. 6. and 13. 6. which does imply their being in a state of grace.
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It is possible a man may suffer unto the loss not only of Liberty, but of Life it self;
It is possible a man may suffer unto the loss not only of Liberty, but of Life it self;
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and that in a good cause also; and yet not be a true Member & Martyr of Jesus Christ:
and that in a good cause also; and yet not be a true Member & Martyr of jesus christ:
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not having a true principle of Love to God in him, 1 Cor 13. 3. Socrates, an Heathen, suffered Death ('tis said) for maintaining that there is but one God;
not having a true principle of Love to God in him, 1 Cor 13. 3. Socrates, an Heathen, suffered Death (it's said) for maintaining that there is but one God;
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and the poor Jews have sometimes been exposed unto great sufferings, because they will not comply with Popish, or Mahometan Superstitions.
and the poor jews have sometime been exposed unto great sufferings, Because they will not comply with Popish, or Mahometan Superstitions.
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Arians, and other Hereticks have sometimes lost their Lives in the common cause of Christianity, when Pagan enemies have prevailed over them:Arians, and other Heretics have sometime lost their Lives in the Common cause of Christianity, when Pagan enemies have prevailed over them:
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yea, so have some popish Idolaters done. There have been, that out of pride and vain glory, did suffer not a little.
yea, so have Some popish Idolaters done. There have been, that out of pride and vain glory, did suffer not a little.
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Ecclesiastical History speaketh of those that would Murder themselves, out of a vainglorious ambitious desire to be accounted Martyrs.
Ecclesiastical History speaks of those that would Murder themselves, out of a vainglorious ambitious desire to be accounted Martyrs.
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But if men are acted, and carried out in sufferings from no better principles than those, the Lord will not own them for his persecuted ones.
But if men Are acted, and carried out in sufferings from no better principles than those, the Lord will not own them for his persecuted ones.
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Q. 2. What Kind of persecution may the Church of God in this world, be subject to?
Q. 2. What Kind of persecution may the Church of God in this world, be Subject to?
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Ans. There is a threefold Persecution. 1. There is the persecution of the Heart: when men do secretly hate the Image of God in His servants;Ans. There is a threefold Persecution. 1. There is the persecution of the Heart: when men do secretly hate the Image of God in His Servants;
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and therefore malign them, and wish evil to them:
and Therefore malign them, and wish evil to them:
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It is said, Ps. 129. 5. Let them all be confounded, & turned back, that Hate Zion. Here persecution begins:
It is said, Ps. 129. 5. Let them all be confounded, & turned back, that Hate Zion. Here persecution begins:
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There is an Hatred of Zion, which is no better than persecution.
There is an Hatred of Zion, which is no better than persecution.
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Joseph was persecuted by his Brethren, when they Hated him for his godliness, Gen. 37. 2, 4• Micajah was persecuted by Ahab; when he said, I Hate him, 1 K. 22 8. And thus, the Lords people are alwayes the subjects of great persecution:Joseph was persecuted by his Brothers, when they Hated him for his godliness, Gen. 37. 2, 4• Micajah was persecuted by Ahab; when he said, I Hate him, 1 K. 22 8. And thus, the lords people Are always the subject's of great persecution:
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being much hated in the world, because they cannot comply with the evil manners of it.
being much hated in the world, Because they cannot comply with the evil manners of it.
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The world hateth you Joh. 15. 18, 19. And, Ye shall be hated of all men for my Names sake, Luc. 21. 17. Saies our Lord Jesus to His Disciples.The world hates you John 15. 18, 19. And, You shall be hated of all men for my Names sake, Luke 21. 17. Says our Lord jesus to His Disciples.
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& This Now is persecution, yea, bloody persecution in the sight of God:
& This Now is persecution, yea, bloody persecution in the sighed of God:
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For, whosoever Hateth his Brother, is a Murderer, 1 Joh. 3. 15. If the Lord did not wonderfully restrain them, the wicked would serve the godly,
For, whosoever Hates his Brother, is a Murderer, 1 John 3. 15. If the Lord did not wonderfully restrain them, the wicked would serve the godly,
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as Cain did Abel. Inasmuch as they hate them, they would destroy them: For hatred doth not rest, but in the destruction of the thing hated.
as Cain did Abel. Inasmuch as they hate them, they would destroy them: For hatred does not rest, but in the destruction of the thing hated.
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2. There is the Persecution of the Tongue:
2. There is the Persecution of the Tongue:
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when the Lords servants are Reproached, and Reviled, because of their Zeal for, and their Faithfulness unto God.
when the lords Servants Are Reproached, and Reviled, Because of their Zeal for, and their Faithfulness unto God.
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We read that Ishmael mocked Isaac, Gen. 21. 9. Now Paul saies;
We read that Ishmael mocked Isaac, Gen. 21. 9. Now Paul Says;
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Gal. 4. 29. He that was born after the flesh, Persecuted him that was born after the spirit. Gal. 4. 29. He that was born After the Flesh, Persecuted him that was born After the Spirit.
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So then in such Mocking there is Persecution. Thus Christ saies, Mat. 5. 11. Blessed are you, when men persecute you: Persecute you! How? Tis added;
So then in such Mocking there is Persecution. Thus christ Says, Mathew 5. 11. Blessed Are you, when men persecute you: Persecute you! How? This added;
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And Revile you; & shall say all manner of evil against you, falsely, for my sake. And Revile you; & shall say all manner of evil against you, falsely, for my sake.
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When Reproaches are cast upon the servants of Christ, on the account of their Zeal for Christ; then do they suffer persecution.
When Reproaches Are cast upon the Servants of christ, on the account of their Zeal for christ; then do they suffer persecution.
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Arians of old, would call the great Athanasius by the Name of Satanasius; and Papists used to call their Dogs Calvin; that so they might vilify that great Reformer:Arians of old, would call the great Athanasius by the Name of Satanasius; and Papists used to call their Dogs calvin; that so they might vilify that great Reformer:
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Names of Reproach are commonly given to the Lords servants:
Names of Reproach Are commonly given to the lords Servants:
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Hugonots, Fanaticks, and what not? And unto this kind of persecution, the Church of God is alwayes subject; more or less.Huguenots, Fanatics, and what not? And unto this kind of persecution, the Church of God is always Subject; more or less.
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It is said, 2 Tim. 3. 12. All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer Persecution.
It is said, 2 Tim. 3. 12. All that will live godly in christ jesus, shall suffer Persecution.
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Be sure, the persecution of the Heart; and the persecution of the Tongue, they shall suffer;
Be sure, the persecution of the Heart; and the persecution of the Tongue, they shall suffer;
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however it may be with them, as to a further persecution. Therefore 3. There is the Persecution of the Hand;
however it may be with them, as to a further persecution. Therefore 3. There is the Persecution of the Hand;
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when Violence is offered to Christians, because they are Christians; when they are deprived of their civil Libertyes, for professing the Faith of Christ:
when Violence is offered to Christians, Because they Are Christians; when they Are deprived of their civil Liberties, for professing the Faith of christ:
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which was the case of those Christians my Text hath reference unto:
which was the case of those Christians my Text hath Referente unto:
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and of the Church in Smyrna; concerning whom 'tis said, Rev. 2. 10. The Devil shall cast some of you into prison.
and of the Church in Smyrna; Concerning whom it's said, Rev. 2. 10. The devil shall cast Some of you into prison.
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Or, when their Estates are taken from them for that they are faithful to the Lords Cause; & Interest.
Or, when their Estates Are taken from them for that they Are faithful to the lords Cause; & Interest.
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As it was with the Christian Jews, who took joyfully the spoilng of their goods, Heb. 10. 34. Most of all,
As it was with the Christian jews, who took joyfully the spoilng of their goods, Hebrew 10. 34. Most of all,
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when they Lose their Lives for their bearing witness to the Truth. They who so suffer, are by way of Eminency called Martyrs, i. e. Witnesses:
when they Loose their Lives for their bearing witness to the Truth. They who so suffer, Are by Way of Eminency called Martyrs, i. e. Witnesses:
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(Rev. 2. 13.) because this is the Highest witness bearing that can be, when a Christian doth Seal the Truth he hath professed, with his Blood.(Rev. 2. 13.) Because this is the Highest witness bearing that can be, when a Christian does Seal the Truth he hath professed, with his Blood.
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Great persecutions of this sort, have sometimes (and many a time) been raised against the Church of God.
Great persecutions of this sort, have sometime (and many a time) been raised against the Church of God.
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Thus in the X. Primitive persecutions (under the Heathen Emperours) especially the last of them, the whole Church of God,
Thus in the X. Primitive persecutions (under the Heathen emperors) especially the last of them, the Whole Church of God,
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and Interest of Christianity was persecuted.
and Interest of Christianity was persecuted.
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And after this, the Arians, who indeed called themselves Christians, did persecute the Orthodox as much as the Heathen had done before them. And last of all;
And After this, the Arians, who indeed called themselves Christians, did persecute the Orthodox as much as the Heathen had done before them. And last of all;
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Antichrist hath made it his Design to destroy those that have born witness for Christ; It is given unto him to make war with the Saints. Antichrist hath made it his Design to destroy those that have born witness for christ; It is given unto him to make war with the Saints.
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And the Antichristan persecution must continue, more or less, for forty two moneths, h. e. for the space of twelve hundred & sixty years, Dan. 7. 21, 25. The Pope of Rome (successively considered) is that Antichrist, Rev. 13. 5, 7. Papists have been the most bloody persecutors in the world;
And the Antichristian persecution must continue, more or less, for forty two months, h. e. for the Molle of twelve hundred & sixty Years, Dan. 7. 21, 25. The Pope of Room (successively considered) is that Antichrist, Rev. 13. 5, 7. Papists have been the most bloody persecutors in the world;
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they have shed Rivers of blood. Among the Albigenses, & Waldenses, they murdered above a Million.
they have shed rivers of blood. Among the Albigenses, & Waldenses, they murdered above a Million.
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In the last Century, within the space of fourty years; viz. between An. 1540. & 1580. in Europe, they slew Nine Hundred Thousand Protestants.
In the last Century, within the Molle of fourty Years; viz. between Nias 1540. & 1580. in Europe, they slew Nine Hundred Thousand Protestants.
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About forty years ago, they slaughtered Three Hundred Thousand Protestants in that one Kingdome of Ireland: and according to the computation which some have made, they have,
About forty Years ago, they slaughtered Three Hundred Thousand Protestants in that one Kingdom of Ireland: and according to the computation which Some have made, they have,
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since the setting up of the Inquisition, shed the blood of more Protestants in Europe, than there are Papists at this day alive upon the face of the Earth.
since the setting up of the Inquisition, shed the blood of more Protestants in Europe, than there Are Papists At this day alive upon the face of the Earth.
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Q. 3. Whence comes it to pass that the Lords people in this world are thus persecuted?
Q. 3. Whence comes it to pass that the lords people in this world Are thus persecuted?
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Reas. 1. Sin is the cause of it.
Reas. 1. since is the cause of it.
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Be sure, that sin which is in the hearts of the persecutors themselves, even the Natural Enmity, which they have against godliness,
Be sure, that since which is in the hearts of the persecutors themselves, even the Natural Enmity, which they have against godliness,
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and godly men, is the Reason of the persecution caused by them.
and godly men, is the Reason of the persecution caused by them.
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There is enmity in the seed of the serpent against the seed of the woman Gen. 3. 15. and from that enmity persecution does arise.
There is enmity in the seed of the serpent against the seed of the woman Gen. 3. 15. and from that enmity persecution does arise.
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Cain (the first persecutor) persecuted Abel to death because of this. Sore eyes cannot bear the light:Cain (the First persecutor) persecuted Abel to death Because of this. Soar eyes cannot bear the Light:
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Nor can guilty sinners endure the light of Gods Image appearing in the spirits, and in the conversations of His Saints.
Nor can guilty Sinners endure the Light of God's Image appearing in the spirits, and in the conversations of His Saints.
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Tigres (they say) are put in a Rage by a fragrant Smell brought near unto them:
Tigers (they say) Are put in a Rage by a fragrant Smell brought near unto them:
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Truly, the fragrant graces of the Saints, put the Tigres of the world into a cursed Rage at them.
Truly, the fragrant graces of the Saints, put the Tigers of the world into a cursed Rage At them.
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Yea, and many times the sins which Gods people themselves are subject to, are the procuring cause of great persecution.
Yea, and many times the Sins which God's people themselves Are Subject to, Are the procuring cause of great persecution.
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By their own sins they provoke the Lord to put a sword into the Hands of their Enemies.
By their own Sins they provoke the Lord to put a sword into the Hands of their Enemies.
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The sins found amongst the Churches of Christ, do this. For indeed, their transgressions do most of all dishonour, and displease Him.
The Sins found among the Churches of christ, do this. For indeed, their transgressions do most of all dishonour, and displease Him.
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If his Sons, and his Daughters provoke him, He will surely scourge them in the open sight of others. For Three sins especially:
If his Sons, and his Daughters provoke him, He will surely scourge them in the open sighed of Others. For Three Sins especially:
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1 Apostasy. When Solemon did forsake God, the Lord raised up these, and those Adversaryes against him, 1 Kings, 11. 9, 14. The Babylonian persecution came on the Jews because their backslidings were increased.
1 Apostasy. When Solomon did forsake God, the Lord raised up these, and those Adversaries against him, 1 Kings, 11. 9, 14. The Babylonian persecution Come on the jews Because their backslidings were increased.
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Therefore were they torn in pieces by Evening-wolves, by Lions, and by Leopards, Jer. 5. 6. And in the Dayes of the Judges, Enemies made havock of the Israelites, because of their going a whoring from God.
Therefore were they torn in Pieces by evening-wolves, by Lions, and by Leopards, Jer. 5. 6. And in the Days of the Judges, Enemies made havoc of the Israelites, Because of their going a whoring from God.
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By their Apostasies, they provoked the Lord;
By their Apostasies, they provoked the Lord;
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that He sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, Judg. 2, 13, 41. When the Lord strengthened the King of Moab against Israel, it was because Israel had done evil in his sight.
that He sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, Judges 2, 13, 41. When the Lord strengthened the King of Moab against Israel, it was Because Israel had done evil in his sighed.
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So when the Lord left them to be oppressed, and scattered by the Midianites, Philistines, Ammonites;
So when the Lord left them to be oppressed, and scattered by the midianites, philistines, Ammonites;
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It was because they had left God, in departing from his holy and righteous wayes. We need goe no further than our own Nation, for the confirmation of this.
It was Because they had left God, in departing from his holy and righteous ways. We need go no further than our own nation, for the confirmation of this.
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The Saxons (from whom we are generally Descended) became great Idolaters, serving graven Images, Canonizing Saints, and worshipping them;
The Saxons (from whom we Are generally Descended) became great Idolaters, serving graved Images, Canonizing Saints, and worshipping them;
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in stead of God in Christ alone.
in stead of God in christ alone.
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For which cause, God punished our forefathers with the Danish Persecution; and after that with the Norman Conquest. 2. Sinful Divisions and contentions.
For which cause, God punished our Forefathers with the Danish Persecution; and After that with the Norman Conquest. 2. Sinful Divisions and contentions.
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If Gods people sit loose from him, or if they sit loose one from another, the Lord lets loose persecuting enemies upon them.
If God's people fit lose from him, or if they fit lose one from Another, the Lord lets lose persecuting enemies upon them.
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When a shepherd sees his sheep scattered one from another, he sets his Dogs to drive them together.
When a shepherd sees his sheep scattered one from Another, he sets his Dogs to drive them together.
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Persecutors are called Dogs in the scripture, Ps. 22. 16. When the Lords people are scattering,
Persecutors Are called Dogs in the scripture, Ps. 22. 16. When the lords people Are scattering,
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and dividing, the Shepherd of Israel lets loose those Dogs upon them. That was the case of the Primitive Christians:
and dividing, the Shepherd of Israel lets lose those Dogs upon them. That was the case of the Primitive Christians:
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especially with reference to Aurelian's Persecution They were exposed unto the Scorn of the Heathen, and that on public Theaters, for their Contentions; and then persecution followed.
especially with Referente to Aurelian's Persecution They were exposed unto the Scorn of the Heathen, and that on public Theaters, for their Contentions; and then persecution followed.
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If Christians will not have peace with their Brethren; then they shall have war with their Enemies.
If Christians will not have peace with their Brothers; then they shall have war with their Enemies.
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3. Formality in Religion. When professors are generally grown cold, and lifeless in Religion; God casts them into a fiery furnace of Persecution:
3. Formality in Religion. When professors Are generally grown cold, and Lifeless in Religion; God Cast them into a fiery furnace of Persecution:
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that life, and heat might be brought into them again. Thus does the Lord Jesus say to the Church at Sardis, Rev. 3. Init.
that life, and heat might be brought into them again. Thus does the Lord jesus say to the Church At Sardis, Rev. 3. Init.
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Thou hast a Name to live, & art dead: Therefore I will come on thee as a Thief. h. e. Suddenly.Thou hast a Name to live, & art dead: Therefore I will come on thee as a Thief. h. e. Suddenly.
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Storms of persecution arise suddenly for this. The truth is, Formalists in Religion, are many times the most bitter persecutors.
Storms of persecution arise suddenly for this. The truth is, Formalists in Religion, Are many times the most bitter persecutors.
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Though Formalists may be professors of the same Religion with the sincere; (as Cain & Abel were of the same Religion;
Though Formalists may be professors of the same Religion with the sincere; (as Cain & Abel were of the same Religion;
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only Cain was a meer Formalist, when Abel had the power of godliness) yet the former sometimes persecute the latter to the Death.
only Cain was a mere Formalist, when Abel had the power of godliness) yet the former sometime persecute the latter to the Death.
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And it is just with God to punish His degenerate people by those that they are become like unto.
And it is just with God to Punish His degenerate people by those that they Are become like unto.
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And if we search the Records of former ages, we shall find, that an eminent Persecution, whether of the Church in general,
And if we search the Records of former ages, we shall find, that an eminent Persecution, whither of the Church in general,
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or of the Churches in this or that particular Land, have seldome hapned, except great decayes as to Zeal,
or of the Churches in this or that particular Land, have seldom happened, except great decays as to Zeal,
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& the power of godliness amongst professors, have gone before it, and made way for it.
& the power of godliness among professors, have gone before it, and made Way for it.
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The British Churches of old, retained the Name, and Form of Christianity, (just as some in these dayes, have the Name of Protestants) but they were, many of them, persecutors of those that had the power of godliness in their profession,
The Brit Churches of old, retained the Name, and From of Christianity, (just as Some in these days, have the Name of Protestants) but they were, many of them, persecutors of those that had the power of godliness in their profession,
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and coversations, (as Gildas a faithful preacher of their own, Testifieth) therefore the Lord first plagued them by the Picts, (a sort of men not unlike our Indians) and after that, rooted them out of their own Land by those Saxons, & Angels which came out of Germany.
and conversations, (as Gildas a faithful preacher of their own, Testifieth) Therefore the Lord First plagued them by the Picts, (a sort of men not unlike our Indians) and After that, rooted them out of their own Land by those Saxons, & Angels which Come out of Germany.
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Reas. 2. The power, & malice of Satan, is another Ground of the persecution suffered by the Saints.
Reas. 2. The power, & malice of Satan, is Another Ground of the persecution suffered by the Saints.
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Satan hath an Hand in all those persecutions which are raised against the Church of God.
Satan hath an Hand in all those persecutions which Are raised against the Church of God.
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In Rev. 2. 10. it is said, The Divel shall cast some of you into prison.
In Rev. 2. 10. it is said, The devil shall cast Some of you into prison.
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If the people of God are cast into Prisons, for the Truths sake; It is the Divel that does it; whoever are the Instruments.
If the people of God Are cast into Prisons, for the Truths sake; It is the devil that does it; whoever Are the Instruments.
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And therefore in Rev. 12. end, we read of a Flood cast out of the mouth of the Dragon.
And Therefore in Rev. 12. end, we read of a Flood cast out of the Mouth of the Dragon.
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When floods of persecution arise, they come out of the Dragons Mouth.
When floods of persecution arise, they come out of the Dragons Mouth.
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And there are especially two wayes, whereby Satan brings about his Design of persecuting the Churches of God.
And there Are especially two ways, whereby Satan brings about his Design of persecuting the Churches of God.
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1. By Slandering of them. He is called NONLATINALPHABET (i. e. a Slanderer) in the Scriptures. He raises evil Reports;
1. By Slandering of them. He is called (i. e. a Slanderer) in the Scriptures. He raises evil Reports;
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causeth this and that Evil to be believed, concerning the Lords servants:
Causes this and that Evil to be believed, Concerning the lords Servants:
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as if they were Seditious, and Rebellious, & what not? So 'twas said of Jerusalem, Ezra, 4. 15. This City is a Rebellious City;
as if they were Seditious, and Rebellious, & what not? So 'twas said of Jerusalem, Ezra, 4. 15. This city is a Rebellious city;
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& Hurtful to Kings, & they have of old time moved Sedition within the same. & Hurtful to Kings, & they have of old time moved Sedition within the same.
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Yea, so 'twas said of the blessed Lord Jesus Christ Himself, Luc. 23. 2. We have found this Man perverting the Nation, & forbidding to give Tribute to Caesar.
Yea, so 'twas said of the blessed Lord jesus christ Himself, Luke 23. 2. We have found this Man perverting the nation, & forbidding to give Tribute to Caesar.
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Or, as if they were Hereticks, and held blasphemous Opinions, Acts, 24. 14. Stephen was accused for speaking blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
Or, as if they were Heretics, and held blasphemous Opinions, Acts, 24. 14. Stephen was accused for speaking blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
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Acts, 6. 11. In the Primitive Times, Christians were traduced, as if they did not wish well to the Emperours under whose Goverment they lived:Acts, 6. 11. In the Primitive Times, Christians were traduced, as if they did not wish well to the emperors under whose Government they lived:
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yea, they were charged with most monstrous both Opinions and Practices: as we see by the writings of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and others;
yea, they were charged with most monstrous both Opinions and Practices: as we see by the writings of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Others;
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who were necessitated to publish Apologies for Christians, vindicating them from the malignant Slanders, which Satan and his Instruments had raised against them.
who were necessitated to publish Apologies for Christians, vindicating them from the malignant Slanders, which Satan and his Instruments had raised against them.
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They would put them into Bears skins, and then Dogs would devour them. 2. By stirring up the Powers of the world against them.
They would put them into Bears skins, and then Dogs would devour them. 2. By stirring up the Powers of the world against them.
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The Divel, for the most part, (though not alwayes) hath the Powers of the world on his side.
The devil, for the most part, (though not always) hath the Powers of the world on his side.
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Hence we read of the Power of the Enemy, Luc. 10. 19. And when it is so, he causeth great persecutions.
Hence we read of the Power of the Enemy, Luke 10. 19. And when it is so, he Causes great persecutions.
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When wicked Men, and those that are bitter Enemies to the wayes, and servants of God, have great power in their Hands, this is as Satan would have it;
When wicked Men, and those that Are bitter Enemies to the ways, and Servants of God, have great power in their Hands, this is as Satan would have it;
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& these he stirrs up to persecute. Where wicked Rulers are, Satan has his Throne.
& these he stirs up to persecute. Where wicked Rulers Are, Satan has his Throne.
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'Twas said of Pergamus, Rev. 2, 13. There is the Seat (or throne) of Satan: because there was a wicked Ruler;
'Twas said of Pergamos, Rev. 2, 13. There is the Seat (or throne) of Satan: Because there was a wicked Ruler;
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a general Governour over that Province, who did reside in the City of Pergamus; and was Satans chief Instrument in persecuting the Saints.
a general Governor over that Province, who did reside in the city of Pergamos; and was Satan chief Instrument in persecuting the Saints.
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See Rev. 13. Its said v. 2. The Dragon gave the Beast his power, & his seat, & great authority;
See Rev. 13. Its said v. 2. The Dragon gave the Beast his power, & his seat, & great Authority;
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and then, tis added, v. 7. It was given to him to make war with the Saints.
and then, this added, v. 7. It was given to him to make war with the Saints.
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If the Dragon gets power into the hands of the Beast, bloody persecution is raised against the Church of God.
If the Dragon gets power into the hands of the Beast, bloody persecution is raised against the Church of God.
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And yet, neither Sin, nor Satan could cause the Church to be persecuted, without another Reason:
And yet, neither since, nor Satan could cause the Church to be persecuted, without Another Reason:
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without the Lords permission they could do nothing. Wherefore,
without the lords permission they could do nothing. Wherefore,
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Reas. 3. The Lord hath an holy hand, & glorious ends in all the Persecutions which befall his people. The Lord aims herein
Reas. 3. The Lord hath an holy hand, & glorious ends in all the Persecutions which befall his people. The Lord aims herein
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1. At the glory of His own Name; which is his principal end. Peter was to die a Martyr:
1. At the glory of His own Name; which is his principal end. Peter was to die a Martyr:
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and tis said, Joh. 21. 19. Christ signified to him by what Death he should glorify God.
and this said, John 21. 19. christ signified to him by what Death he should Glorify God.
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A man by Suffering, may possibly bring more glory to God in one hour; than by Doing never so much for Him all his life-time before.
A man by Suffering, may possibly bring more glory to God in one hour; than by Doing never so much for Him all his lifetime before.
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In this way, the Lord attains the propagation of his Church.
In this Way, the Lord attains the propagation of his Church.
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The Church never thrives more than when (like a Vine) watered with its own blood.
The Church never thrives more than when (like a Vine) watered with its own blood.
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The more the Egyptians afflicted the Israelites; the more they multiplyed, and grew:
The more the egyptians afflicted the Israelites; the more they multiplied, and grew:
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Exod. 1. 12. The Borders of the Church were enlarged by the persecution in my Text. It caused a Dispersion of Christians, and so an Increase of Christianity; Exod 1. 12. The Borders of the Church were enlarged by the persecution in my Text. It caused a Dispersion of Christians, and so an Increase of Christianity;
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so that by this occasion, the Samaritanes, & Gentiles came to have the Church of God among them.
so that by this occasion, the Samaritans, & Gentiles Come to have the Church of God among them.
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Some write, that a persecution raised by the Jews against Christians, caused Joseph of Arimathea, and others to come over into England (then called Britain) by means whereof, the Gospel,
some write, that a persecution raised by the jews against Christians, caused Joseph of Arimathea, and Others to come over into England (then called Britain) by means whereof, the Gospel,
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and Christianity was first planted in the Land of our Forefathers sepulchers.
and Christianity was First planted in the Land of our Forefathers sepulchers.
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When the Waldenses were persecuted, some of them fled into Picardy; others into Germany: whence also the Doctrine of the Gospel was spread abroad, & embraced in those places.
When the Waldenses were persecuted, Some of them fled into Picardy; Others into Germany: whence also the Doctrine of the Gospel was spread abroad, & embraced in those places.
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When the Papists raised a great persecution against the Bohemian Brethren, they grew in numbers; many of the Peers of the Land joyning with them.
When the Papists raised a great persecution against the Bohemian Brothers, they grew in numbers; many of the Peers of the Land joining with them.
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And when some of their Ministers were banished, they carried the Gospel into Moravia, and to the remotest parts of Prusia. The Church of God in France wonderfully increased,
And when Some of their Ministers were banished, they carried the Gospel into Moravia, and to the Remotest parts of Prussia. The Church of God in France wonderfully increased,
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when above an hundred years agoe, they were persecuted, and miserably oppressed by Popish Adversaries.
when above an hundred Years ago, they were persecuted, and miserably oppressed by Popish Adversaries.
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Though the Divel, and his Instruments design the Destruction of Christianity by persecution, yet the only wise God does outshoot him in his own Bow,
Though the devil, and his Instruments Design the Destruction of Christianity by persecution, yet the only wise God does outshoot him in his own Bow,
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and cause it to tend to the Inlargement thereof.
and cause it to tend to the Enlargement thereof.
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The constancy, and patience of the Lords servants in their sufferings, does gain others over to the truth;
The constancy, and patience of the lords Servants in their sufferings, does gain Others over to the truth;
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perhaps, convert many thousands to the wayes of God. This made the Heathen in the primitive Times, cry out, Veré Magnus est Deus Christianorum. Truly!
perhaps, convert many thousands to the ways of God. This made the Heathen in the primitive Times, cry out, Veré Magnus est Deus Christians. Truly!
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Great is the God of the Christians. Sometimes their cruel Executioners, have been thereby Converted.Great is the God of the Christians. Sometime their cruel Executioners, have been thereby Converted.
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And because of this, a popish Adversary advised that no more Protestants might be burnd to death:
And Because of this, a popish Adversary advised that no more Protestants might be burned to death:
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for (said he) The Smoke of such a Sufferer infected all it blew upon;
for (said he) The Smoke of such a Sufferer infected all it blew upon;
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and made them Turn Protestants too. 2. At the Trial of his servants.
and made them Turn Protestants too. 2. At the Trial of his Servants.
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The Lord Jesus said to Smyrna, Rev. 2. 10. Behold! the Divel shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be Tryed:
The Lord jesus said to Smyrna, Rev. 2. 10. Behold! the devil shall cast Some of you into prison, that you may be Tried:
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and ye shall have tribulation ten Dayes. There was the persecution under Trajan, that lasted ten Dayes; viz. ten prophetical Dayes: h. e. ten years.and you shall have tribulation ten Days. There was the persecution under Trajan, that lasted ten Days; viz. ten prophetical Days: h. e. ten Years.
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And this was for the Trial of those Christians. Persecution is to try whether men will cleave to God, or no;
And this was for the Trial of those Christians. Persecution is to try whither men will cleave to God, or no;
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to try the sincerity of their Faith, and Obedience; to try what Mettal they are made of: whether pure, or base:
to try the sincerity of their Faith, and obedience; to try what Metal they Are made of: whither pure, or base:
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and whether they are Gold, or Dross. Grapes come not to the proof, until they come to the press. Alas!
and whither they Are Gold, or Dross. Grapes come not to the proof, until they come to the press. Alas!
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Many professors of Religion are like the Stony-ground hearers, Mat. 13. 21. that having no Root in themselves, endure but for a while:
Many professors of Religion Are like the Stony-ground hearers, Mathew 13. 21. that having no Root in themselves, endure but for a while:
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and when tribulation, or Persecution ariseth because of the word, by & by they are Offended. Persecution tryes who are such.
and when tribulation, or Persecution arises Because of the word, by & by they Are Offended. Persecution tries who Are such.
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When a Storm comes, withered leaves fall off: but green leaves abide• Even so sincere Christians will stand;
When a Storm comes, withered leaves fallen off: but green leaves abide• Even so sincere Christians will stand;
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but withered, unsound professors fall away, when a Storm of persecution blowes.
but withered, unsound professors fallen away, when a Storm of persecution blows.
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For this Reason the Lord sends persecution on His Church, that so men may discern between the righteous and the wicked, between these that truly Fear God,
For this Reason the Lord sends persecution on His Church, that so men may discern between the righteous and the wicked, between these that truly fear God,
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and those that Fear him not. 3. The Lord hereby aymeth At the Good of his people.
and those that fear him not. 3. The Lord hereby aimeth At the Good of his people.
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They are bettered as to their spiritual estates, by all those sufferings which in this world they are subject unto.
They Are bettered as to their spiritual estates, by all those sufferings which in this world they Are Subject unto.
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God's children are like Starrs, that shine brightest in the darkest night; like Spices, that smell sweetest when pounded.
God's children Are like Stars, that shine Brightest in the Darkest night; like Spices, that smell Sweetest when pounded.
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It is noted of the persecution under Antiochus, Dan. 11. 35. It should be to Purge the saints, & to make them White.
It is noted of the persecution under Antiochus, Dan. 11. 35. It should be to Purge the Saints, & to make them White.
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Their temporal losses are made up in Spirituals. Mar. 10. 29. 30 Whoever does leave or lose any thing for my sake (sais Christ) shall receive an Hundred fold now in this time with Persecuton.
Their temporal losses Are made up in Spirituals. Mar. 10. 29. 30 Whoever does leave or loose any thing for my sake (Says christ) shall receive an Hundred fold now in this time with Persecuton.
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If persecutors prevail so as to deprive them of their Estates, then god gives them spiritual Mercyes, that shall an Hundred fold make up their outward Miseryes.
If persecutors prevail so as to deprive them of their Estates, then god gives them spiritual mercies, that shall an Hundred fold make up their outward Miseries.
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Yea, at the last they are partakers of the greater glory in the highest Heaven for ever;
Yea, At the last they Are partakers of the greater glory in the highest Heaven for ever;
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because of the persecutions which they have endured.
Because of the persecutions which they have endured.
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Their light afflictions work for them a farr more exceeding, and eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor 4. 7. See 1 Pet. 1. 17. There is indeed a special crown of glory, which the Lord hath prepared,
Their Light afflictions work for them a Far more exceeding, and Eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor 4. 7. See 1 Pet. 1. 17. There is indeed a special crown of glory, which the Lord hath prepared,
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and reserved for them that suffer for His sake, and are Martyrs in His Cause.
and reserved for them that suffer for His sake, and Are Martyrs in His Cause.
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It is said to such, Great is your Reward in Heaven Mat. 5. 12. Hence were the Christians in the primitive times most desirous to suffer Martyrdome.
It is said to such, Great is your Reward in Heaven Mathew 5. 12. Hence were the Christians in the primitive times most desirous to suffer Martyrdom.
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How did they e'en long to be exposed to the utmost sufferings: because they knew there was a special crown of glory that such sufferers should receive!
How did they even long to be exposed to the utmost sufferings: Because they knew there was a special crown of glory that such sufferers should receive!
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4. The Lord in those persecutions which come upon his people, aymes At the Ruine of His, & the Churches Enemies;
4. The Lord in those persecutions which come upon his people, aims At the Ruin of His, & the Churches Enemies;
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that way may be made for that.
that Way may be made for that.
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Persecutors must prevail, that they may be fit for the Destruction which the Lord has reserved them for.
Persecutors must prevail, that they may be fit for the Destruction which the Lord has reserved them for.
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If we hear of great persecutions raging against the Church of God, 'tis a sign,
If we hear of great persecutions raging against the Church of God, it's a Signen,
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and we may conclude that there is great Destruction, and Desolation on the Enemies of God's people, near at hand.
and we may conclude that there is great Destruction, and Desolation on the Enemies of God's people, near At hand.
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Consider the Instance of Pharaoh: and see Phil. 1. 28. unto this purpose.
Consider the Instance of Pharaoh: and see Philip 1. 28. unto this purpose.
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It is an evident token that destruction from God is hastening upon those that Trouble his people.
It is an evident token that destruction from God is hastening upon those that Trouble his people.
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The sin of persecution has alwayes been a Fatal, Ruining sin to them that have bin guilty of it.
The since of persecution has always been a Fatal, Ruining since to them that have been guilty of it.
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The four great Monarchyes, to their cost, have found it so.
The four great Monarchies, to their cost, have found it so.
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Persecution has been the Ruine of the Babylonian; the Ruine of the Persian; and the Ruine of the Grecian Monarchy.
Persecution has been the Ruin of the Babylonian; the Ruin of the Persian; and the Ruin of the Grecian Monarchy.
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This was the Ruine of Rome Heathen: Rev. 6. 9. & his will be the Ruine of Rome - Antichristian also:
This was the Ruin of Room Heathen: Rev. 6. 9. & his will be the Ruin of Room - Antichristian also:
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Rev. 18. 24. Yea, tis seldome seen that the Lord bears long with this Iniquity: Rev. 18. 24. Yea, this seldom seen that the Lord bears long with this Iniquity:
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And notorious persecutors seldome escape remarkeable strokes of the Judging-Hand of God upon them in this world:
And notorious persecutors seldom escape remarkable Strokes of the Judging-Hand of God upon them in this world:
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besides the Vengeance of Eternal Fire, in the world to come.
beside the Vengeance of Eternal Fire, in the world to come.
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The Application of this Truth remains, Wherefore use. 1. Let us be Exhorted to prepare for Times of Persecution. To awaken hereunto
The Application of this Truth remains, Wherefore use. 1. Let us be Exhorted to prepare for Times of Persecution. To awaken hereunto
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Consider. 1. What ground we have from the Scripture, to expect such Times as the Exhortation mentions.
Consider. 1. What ground we have from the Scripture, to expect such Times as the Exhortation mentions.
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It is evident from the Scriptures of Truth, that great persecutions against the Church of God, are at Hand.
It is evident from the Scriptures of Truth, that great persecutions against the Church of God, Are At Hand.
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It is said, 2 Tim. 3. 1. This know also, that in the last Dayes, (& how much more then, in the last of the last Dayes?) Perillous Times shall come: Times perillous especially on account of the great persecutions that the Church of God shall then become subject to.
It is said, 2 Tim. 3. 1. This know also, that in the last Days, (& how much more then, in the last of the last Days?) Perilous Times shall come: Times perilous especially on account of the great persecutions that the Church of God shall then become Subject to.
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Indeed we expect gloriose Times for the Church of God on Earth: and we have ground from the Scripture so to do.
Indeed we expect Glorious Times for the Church of God on Earth: and we have ground from the Scripture so to do.
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But we have so much the more reason to expect great commotions in the world; yea, great, & dismal persecutions on the Church:
But we have so much the more reason to expect great commotions in the world; yea, great, & dismal persecutions on the Church:
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For, relating to the Revolutions immediately preceding the great glory promised to the Church upon Earth, it is said, Numb. 24. 23. Alas!
For, relating to the Revolutions immediately preceding the great glory promised to the Church upon Earth, it is said, Numb. 24. 23. Alas!
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who shall Live when God doth these things? It is the Lord's usual way to prepare his people for glorious Times, by great persecutions.who shall Live when God does these things? It is the Lord's usual Way to prepare his people for glorious Times, by great persecutions.
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What a distressing persecution was there, a little before the children of Israel were delivered out of Egypt? The greatest of the Ten persecutions: (that under Dioclesian) was it not just before the Lord raised the Great Constantine to advance Christians in all places of the world.
What a distressing persecution was there, a little before the children of Israel were Delivered out of Egypt? The greatest of the Ten persecutions: (that under Diocletian) was it not just before the Lord raised the Great Constantine to advance Christians in all places of the world.
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In order to the ascension of the Witnesses, there is first a most horrible slaughter of them.
In order to the Ascension of the Witnesses, there is First a most horrible slaughter of them.
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And we know what is said, Rev. 12. 12. The Divel hath great wrath, because he knoweth he hath but a short time.
And we know what is said, Rev. 12. 12. The devil hath great wrath, Because he Knoweth he hath but a short time.
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It is so at this Day.
It is so At this Day.
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Ere long, the Angel with the key of the bottomless Pit, & with a great chain in his hand, will come down from Heaven,
Ere long, the Angel with the key of the bottomless Pit, & with a great chain in his hand, will come down from Heaven,
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and lay hold on the Dragon, that old serpent, which is the Divel, & Satan; and bind him, & cast him into the bottomless pit.
and lay hold on the Dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, & Satan; and bind him, & cast him into the bottomless pit.
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Therefore the Divel hath great wrath; & Therefore the Church of God may expect great persecution.
Therefore the devil hath great wrath; & Therefore the Church of God may expect great persecution.
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A dying Beast will bite cruelly: so is Antichrist, a dying Beast, His Day is comeing;
A dying Beast will bite cruelly: so is Antichrist, a dying Beast, His Day is coming;
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his Time is well nigh expired: but, since he is going out of the world; we may expect that he will give a cruel Bite at the Church of God.
his Time is well High expired: but, since he is going out of the world; we may expect that he will give a cruel Bite At the Church of God.
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Some of the Lord's Worthyes, have often spoken concerning the last Conflict with Antichrist;
some of the Lord's Worthies, have often spoken Concerning the last Conflict with Antichrist;
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which will be indeed, a short, but a sharp Trial. That Learned, & Holy Usher, was, not long before his death exceeding confident, that the greatest persecution on the Protestant Churches, was yet to come.
which will be indeed, a short, but a sharp Trial. That Learned, & Holy Usher, was, not long before his death exceeding confident, that the greatest persecution on the Protestant Churches, was yet to come.
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Consider. 2. What solemn Warnings the Lord hath given unto us, to prepare for Times of Persecution.
Consider. 2. What solemn Warnings the Lord hath given unto us, to prepare for Times of Persecution.
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God has given us Warning, by letting us know what bloody designs are on foot among the Antichristian Party against the whole Protestant Interest:
God has given us Warning, by letting us know what bloody designs Are on foot among the Antichristian Party against the Whole Protestant Interest:
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A Design, the like whereunto has not been, since the Dayes of Haman. God has given us dreadful warning by Signs in Heaven:
A Design, the like whereunto has not been, since the Days of Haman. God has given us dreadful warning by Signs in Heaven:
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especially by that fearful Sight, & great Sign which we, & all the World saw the last year blazing among the starrs of God.
especially by that fearful Sighed, & great Signen which we, & all the World saw the last year blazing among the Stars of God.
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Such things have sometimes presaged great persecutions on the Church. There was a Comet went before Nero 's persecution:
Such things have sometime presaged great persecutions on the Church. There was a Cometam went before Nero is persecution:
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The Arian persecution likewise was preceded, & presaged by Blazing Starrs.
The Arian persecution likewise was preceded, & presaged by Blazing Stars.
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God hath given us yet more solemn warning by what is already come upon the professors of the Truth in other parts of the world.
God hath given us yet more solemn warning by what is already come upon the professors of the Truth in other parts of the world.
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There is a great persecution raised against the Churches of God, in diverse parts of Europe: especially, in the Kingdome of France: which hath occasioned our being thus before the Lord this day;
There is a great persecution raised against the Churches of God, in diverse parts of Europe: especially, in the Kingdom of France: which hath occasioned our being thus before the Lord this day;
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and which, I cannot but look upon as one awful Consequent of that Portentous Blaze which was seen in the Heavens this time Twelvemoneth.
and which, I cannot but look upon as one awful Consequent of that Portentous Blaze which was seen in the Heavens this time Twelvemonth.
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Many thousands of French Protestants los• their Estates: Many thousands of them fly into other Lands;
Many thousands of French Protestants los• their Estates: Many thousands of them fly into other Lands;
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being forced to leave their own.
being forced to leave their own.
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And there is an Edict come forth concerning them, more bloody than what came from the Court of Pharaoh: Pharaoh 's Edict was to destroy onely the Bodyes of Israelitish Infants:
And there is an Edict come forth Concerning them, more bloody than what Come from the Court of Pharaoh: Pharaoh is Edict was to destroy only the Bodies of Israelitish Infants:
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But now there's an Edict that reacheth further: An Edict for the destruction of the Souls of the Children of Protestants.
But now there's an Edict that reaches further: an Edict for the destruction of the Souls of the Children of Protestants.
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An Edict to make Idolaters of them. Behold! Our Neighbours House is on Fire! It behoves us to look about us!
an Edict to make Idolaters of them. Behold! Our Neighbours House is on Fire! It behoves us to look about us!
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The Protestants in France, were once (viz. in the Dayes of their King Henry IV:) as unlikely to be oppressed by their enemies, as we are.
The Protestants in France, were once (viz. in the Days of their King Henry IV:) as unlikely to be oppressed by their enemies, as we Are.
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Yea, in the judgement of man, it was supposed no Power could wrest their Libertyes from them.
Yea, in the judgement of man, it was supposed no Power could wrest their Liberties from them.
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Many of their greatest Nobility were on their side. They had great Armies and brave Commanders to stand up for them.
Many of their greatest Nobilt were on their side. They had great Armies and brave Commanders to stand up for them.
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They had above two hundred walled Towns in their possession, for their safety, & security.
They had above two hundred walled Towns in their possession, for their safety, & security.
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But trusting too much to an Arm of flesh they soon lost all, and lay at the mercy of their Enemies.
But trusting too much to an Arm of Flesh they soon lost all, and lay At the mercy of their Enemies.
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We have no reason then, meerly because we are Protestants, and have the Truth with us, to think that we shall not feel the Cross,
We have no reason then, merely Because we Are Protestants, and have the Truth with us, to think that we shall not feel the Cross,
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as well as our Brethren in the world have done. We have escaped it a great while.
as well as our Brothers in the world have done. We have escaped it a great while.
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Our Land hath had rest above forty years: It is therefore Time for us to think of, and prepare for sufferings.
Our Land hath had rest above forty Years: It is Therefore Time for us to think of, and prepare for sufferings.
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Our predecessors, the Auntient Britans, living in a remote corner of the world, felt little or nothing of those general persecutions, which other Christians bled under.
Our predecessors, the Ancient Britons, living in a remote corner of the world, felt little or nothing of those general persecutions, which other Christians bled under.
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Nevertheless, the last of the primitive persecutions, fell heavily upon them.
Nevertheless, the last of the primitive persecutions, fell heavily upon them.
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And whether the last of Antichrist's Persecutions, will not reach both Englands, the Lord God knoweth.
And whither the last of Antichrist's Persecutions, will not reach both Englands, the Lord God Knoweth.
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It will be wisedome for us all to prepare for it. In England 's peace, we shall have peace.
It will be Wisdom for us all to prepare for it. In England is peace, we shall have peace.
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That there are special Designs against the Protestant Interest there, we are all assured. Neither are we ignorant how awfully God has threatened us with Changes among our selves;
That there Are special Designs against the Protestant Interest there, we Are all assured. Neither Are we ignorant how awfully God has threatened us with Changes among our selves;
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as if He would pluck up our Hedge: and then the wild Boar would soon break in upon this Vine.
as if He would pluck up our Hedge: and then the wild Boar would soon break in upon this Vine.
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If the Lord should be provoked to bring a Change upon us as to our Civil State:
If the Lord should be provoked to bring a Change upon us as to our Civil State:
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If that wall of Government, which hath hitherto been such a mercy to this people, should be removed;
If that wall of Government, which hath hitherto been such a mercy to this people, should be removed;
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there are three Evils, that would quickly follow;
there Are three Evils, that would quickly follow;
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viz. Superstition, Prophaneness, and Persecution. If the raines of Government should fall into Hands that are enemies to the wayes of Christ;viz. Superstition, Profaneness, and Persecution. If the reins of Government should fallen into Hands that Are enemies to the ways of christ;
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we can in reason expect no better.
we can in reason expect no better.
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Consider. 3. What Sins there are among us that call for such a scourge is this.
Consider. 3. What Sins there Are among us that call for such a scourge is this.
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Those very sins that are wont to be the Forerunners of persecution, are to be found in the midst of thee, O N-England. I shall not inlarge,
Those very Sins that Are wont to be the Forerunners of persecution, Are to be found in the midst of thee, Oh N-England. I shall not enlarge,
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but is there not a great decay of First-love? See Rev. 2. 4, 5. Thou hast lest thy first Love.
but is there not a great decay of First love? See Rev. 2. 4, 5. Thou hast lest thy First Love.
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What follows? I will come quickly, & remove thy Candlestick out of its place.
What follows? I will come quickly, & remove thy Candlestick out of its place.
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How was the Ephesian Candlestick removed, but by a storm of persecution, which blew it down? This is the Issue of leaving First love!
How was the Ephesian Candlestick removed, but by a storm of persecution, which blew it down? This is the Issue of leaving First love!
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And have not we done so? It is indeed seldome known that an Apostatizing people are brought home to God,
And have not we done so? It is indeed seldom known that an Apostatizing people Are brought home to God,
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but in such a way as this. We may then fear it; especially considering that other means have not prevailed unto our Reformation.
but in such a Way as this. We may then Fear it; especially considering that other means have not prevailed unto our Reformation.
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Are there not Contentions? Have not we been like foolish little Birds, Pecking at one another,
are there not Contentions? Have not we been like foolish little Birds, Pecking At one Another,
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until the great Kite be ready to come, and devour one as well as another? Of late God hath let loose Indian Wolves upon us;
until the great Kite be ready to come, and devour one as well as Another? Of late God hath let lose Indian Wolves upon us;
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in part, for this very sin, no doubt. And what further He may do unto us, is known unto himself.
in part, for this very since, no doubt. And what further He may do unto us, is known unto himself.
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Is there not Formality? Oh! what Formality!
Is there not Formality? Oh! what Formality!
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I remember tis observed, that a little before the great Parisian Massacre in France, wherein thirty thousand Protestants perished, there was a great Decay of the power of godliness among them: Formality was grown upon them.
I Remember this observed, that a little before the great Parisian Massacre in France, wherein thirty thousand Protestants perished, there was a great Decay of the power of godliness among them: Formality was grown upon them.
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Notwithstanding the extream dangers attending them, there was little earnest seeking unto God: but their minds were taken with worldly matters;
Notwithstanding the extreme dangers attending them, there was little earnest seeking unto God: but their minds were taken with worldly matters;
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the great concernments of Eternity in the mean time neglected. Oh that it were not too much so, with the generality of Christians amongst us!
the great concernments of Eternity in the mean time neglected. O that it were not too much so, with the generality of Christians among us!
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We have then cause to fear, and to be awakened. But what shall we do, that we may be prepared for suffering Times?
We have then cause to Fear, and to be awakened. But what shall we do, that we may be prepared for suffering Times?
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I would say but two words by way of Direction.
I would say but two words by Way of Direction.
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Labour for true Faith, and for Assurance, and you'll be Well prepared for the greatest sufferings.
Labour for true Faith, and for Assurance, and You'll be Well prepared for the greatest sufferings.
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1. Labour for Syncerity. O let us look to that, that we are built upon a right foundation;
1. Labour for Sincerity. Oh let us look to that, that we Are built upon a right Foundation;
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and then the House will Stand though the Floods come against it. Yea, though never such winds, and waves, & floods of Temptation, and Persecution should arise;
and then the House will Stand though the Floods come against it. Yea, though never such winds, and waves, & floods of Temptation, and Persecution should arise;
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He that is by a true Faith built upon Christ, after all is done, shall stand.
He that is by a true Faith built upon christ, After all is done, shall stand.
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I know it is a Thought, that often times cometh into the heart of a child of God,
I know it is a Thought, that often times comes into the heart of a child of God,
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If suffring Times should come, shall I be able to hold out? If my profession should cost me the loss of all that's dear to me in this world, what then should I Doe? And it is good for Christians, to maintain an holy Jealousy over their own hearts, Self-jealous Mr. Saunders, endured the fire;
If suffering Times should come, shall I be able to hold out? If my profession should cost me the loss of all that's dear to me in this world, what then should I Do? And it is good for Christians, to maintain an holy Jealousy over their own hearts, Self-jealous Mr. Saunders, endured the fire;
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and died a Martyr at the Stake: when Self-confident Dr. Pendleton turned Papist, and served the Times, to avoid persecution.
and died a Martyr At the Stake: when Self-confident Dr. Pendleton turned Papist, and served the Times, to avoid persecution.
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But this is the way, to be sure to hold out, (come Life, come Death) even to be sincere in the Lord's sight;
But this is the Way, to be sure to hold out, (come Life, come Death) even to be sincere in the Lord's sighed;
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To believe on the Lord Jesus Christ with faith unseigned. All the gates of Hell, all the persecutors on Earth, in conjunction with all the powers of Darkness, shall never finally prevail against any true Believer.
To believe on the Lord jesus christ with faith unsigned. All the gates of Hell, all the persecutors on Earth, in conjunction with all the Powers of Darkness, shall never finally prevail against any true Believer.
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Mockings, Scourgings, Bonds, Rackings, Tortures, the worst that Satan, and his bloody persecuting children can devise, will be endured, rather than Sin will be committed,
Mockings, Scourgings, Bonds, Rackings, Tortures, the worst that Satan, and his bloody persecuting children can devise, will be endured, rather than since will be committed,
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or the Truth denied, where there is true Faith.
or the Truth denied, where there is true Faith.
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Heb. 11. 35, 36, 37. For Faith maketh a man couragious, and willing to venture himself in the Cause of Christ.Hebrew 11. 35, 36, 37. For Faith makes a man courageous, and willing to venture himself in the Cause of christ.
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It maketh him to fear God more than men.
It makes him to Fear God more than men.
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The sincere Believer will say, as sometimes that great Confessor told his persecutors, You may pluck my Heart out of my body:
The sincere Believer will say, as sometime that great Confessor told his persecutors, You may pluck my Heart out of my body:
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but you shall never pluck the Truth out of my Heart. but you shall never pluck the Truth out of my Heart.
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2. Labour for Assurance. In the Primitive Times, Assurance was not so rare a thing among Christians, as now it is: for those were suffering Times; and believers did need Assurance;
2. Labour for Assurance. In the Primitive Times, Assurance was not so rare a thing among Christians, as now it is: for those were suffering Times; and believers did need Assurance;
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that so they might be, at a Minutes warning, ready to be called forth to die,
that so they might be, At a Minutes warning, ready to be called forth to die,
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and to suffer for the Truth. If a man be called to part with his Estate;
and to suffer for the Truth. If a man be called to part with his Estate;
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and he has no assurance of that which is better:
and he has no assurance of that which is better:
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how sad, and miserable will he be? When otherwise, he might be as joyful as they in Heb. 10. 34. Where there is Sincerity, there will be constancy in sufferings:
how sad, and miserable will he be? When otherwise, he might be as joyful as they in Hebrew 10. 34. Where there is Sincerity, there will be constancy in sufferings:
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but Assurance is necessary, in order unto comfort in sufferings.
but Assurance is necessary, in order unto Comfort in sufferings.
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It will tend much to the honour of Christ, when his servants are exceeding Joyful in all their Tribulation:
It will tend much to the honour of christ, when his Servants Are exceeding Joyful in all their Tribulation:
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For which cause, He doth sometimes bestow the grace of Assurance upon them at the Time when they are called to suffer for his Name;
For which cause, He does sometime bestow the grace of Assurance upon them At the Time when they Are called to suffer for his Name;
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though before that, they had it not. One of our English Martyrs, that suffered in those Dayes when Popery sat in the Throne,
though before that, they had it not. One of our English Martyrs, that suffered in those Days when Popery sat in the Throne,
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as He was going to burn & die at the Stake, cryed out in an Extasy of Joy, O the Comforter is come, He is come, He is come into my soul.
as He was going to burn & die At the Stake, cried out in an Ecstasy of Joy, Oh the Comforter is come, He is come, He is come into my soul.
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O then Labour for this Grace.
Oh then Labour for this Grace.
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They that know in themselves, that they shall be rewarded in Heaven, if they be persecuted on Earth;
They that know in themselves, that they shall be rewarded in Heaven, if they be persecuted on Earth;
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will not be much Troubled, though they be deprived of their Estates, Liberties, Lives, & All, in the Cause of Christ or for the Gospel's sake.
will not be much Troubled, though they be deprived of their Estates, Liberties, Lives, & All, in the Cause of christ or for the Gospel's sake.
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Use. 2. Let us endeavour to Prevent this evil which I have been discoursing of.
Use. 2. Let us endeavour to Prevent this evil which I have been discoursing of.
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For although it be true as hath been said, If persecution do come, the event of it will, by the overruling Hand of divine providence, be good;
For although it be true as hath been said, If persecution do come, the event of it will, by the overruling Hand of divine providence, be good;
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God will have glory, the Church will have spiritual advantage: yet it is not, in it self, a thing to be desired; but to be greatly deprecated.
God will have glory, the Church will have spiritual advantage: yet it is not, in it self, a thing to be desired; but to be greatly deprecated.
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Wo to them that desire the evil Day: that Day is dark, and not light. When a storm of Persecution comes, what woful Desolations come therewith!
Woe to them that desire the evil Day: that Day is dark, and not Light. When a storm of Persecution comes, what woeful Desolations come therewith!
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How many Churches are thereby laid most desolate! How many Lives are lost therein! especially of the Ministers of God;
How many Churches Are thereby laid most desolate! How many Lives Are lost therein! especially of the Ministers of God;
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and most of all, of those that are most faithful, able, and useful. Look for that!
and most of all, of those that Are most faithful, able, and useful. Look for that!
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If a storm of persecution blow over into America, Some Ministers of God whom you now hear preaching, will be made a Sacrifice:
If a storm of persecution blow over into America, some Ministers of God whom you now hear preaching, will be made a Sacrifice:
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A sacrifice to confirm the Faith of this His people. The Lord Jesus hath placed them in the forefront of the hottest battel.
A sacrifice to confirm the Faith of this His people. The Lord jesus hath placed them in the forefront of the hottest battle.
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And such of them as are most dear to Christ, shall be singled out to be his Champions, and to lose their lives in his Cause.
And such of them as Are most dear to christ, shall be singled out to be his Champions, and to loose their lives in his Cause.
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But what shall we do, that this Evil may be Prevented? I Answer.
But what shall we do, that this Evil may be Prevented? I Answer.
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1. Let us be Humbled for those sins that might provoke God to let loose Persecutors upon us.
1. Let us be Humbled for those Sins that might provoke God to let lose Persecutors upon us.
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Some may think, the best way would be, to comply with the Adversary: But I am sure This is a better way;
some may think, the best Way would be, to comply with the Adversary: But I am sure This is a better Way;
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even to be Humbled fo• our sins.
even to be Humbled fo• our Sins.
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The wise m•n saies, When a mans wayes please the Lord, his Enemies shall be at Peace with him.
The wise m•n Says, When a men ways please the Lord, his Enemies shall be At Peace with him.
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Prov. 16. 7. O Let us be Humbled for the sins already mentioned:
Curae 16. 7. O Let us be Humbled for the Sins already mentioned:
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For that Apostasy; for those Divisions; for that Formality, & Lukewarmness: Religion, which is too general among us.
For that Apostasy; for those Divisions; for that Formality, & Lukewarmness: Religion, which is too general among us.
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And let us be Humbled for one sin more. That is, Our great Unthankfulness for our precious Libertyes.
And let us be Humbled for one since more. That is, Our great Unthankfulness for our precious Liberties.
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Never any people in the world, had greater cause of Thankfulness unto God, than we have had.
Never any people in the world, had greater cause of Thankfulness unto God, than we have had.
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In respect of our Civil Libertyes; wherein we have been admirably priviledged; and which God has to a wonderment, continued to us.
In respect of our Civil Liberties; wherein we have been admirably privileged; and which God has to a wonderment, continued to us.
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And in respect of our Spiritual Libertyes; The Libertyes of the Gospel of Christ, and of the House of God;
And in respect of our Spiritual Liberties; The Liberties of the Gospel of christ, and of the House of God;
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which we have been blessed with. But certainly, we have not been so Thankful, as we ought to be: O be Humbled for this!
which we have been blessed with. But Certainly, we have not been so Thankful, as we ought to be: Oh be Humbled for this!
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2. Let us Pitty, & Pray for the Lord's suffering servants. To pray for the peace of Jerusalem, is the way to prosper.
2. Let us Pity, & Pray for the Lord's suffering Servants. To pray for the peace of Jerusalem, is the Way to prosper.
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Psal. 122. 6. To be grieved for the Afflictions of Joseph, Amos, 6. 6. is the way to prevent the like sufferings from coming upon our selves.Psalm 122. 6. To be grieved for the Afflictions of Joseph, Amos, 6. 6. is the Way to prevent the like sufferings from coming upon our selves.
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The Lord give us much of that publick spirit.
The Lord give us much of that public Spirit.
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Perhaps carnal Reason will say, It is not good to be so open in espousing a suffering Cause:
Perhaps carnal Reason will say, It is not good to be so open in espousing a suffering Cause:
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we had better be more private. But Moses, who vvas a vvise Man, vvas of another mind:
we had better be more private. But Moses, who was a wise Man, was of Another mind:
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Choosing Rather to suffer affliction with the people of God. Choosing Rather to suffer affliction with the people of God.
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Heb. 11. 25. And let us give the world to see, & know that we are not ashamed to own His suffering saints.
Hebrew 11. 25. And let us give the world to see, & know that we Are not ashamed to own His suffering Saints.
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Let us remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being our selves also in the body.
Let us Remember them that Are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being our selves also in the body.
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So that if Enquiry be made of those that are going from us, to other parts of the world, What are they doing in New England? The Reply may be, They are Fasting,
So that if Enquiry be made of those that Are going from us, to other parts of the world, What Are they doing in New England? The Reply may be, They Are Fasting,
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& praying for the persecuted people of God in the world I say, if any ask of you, What are they doing in New-England, Tell them, that in New-England, they did no sooner hear of the persecuted Condition of the Protestants in France, but they set themselves, to Fast,
& praying for the persecuted people of God in the world I say, if any ask of you, What Are they doing in New england, Tell them, that in New england, they did no sooner hear of the persecuted Condition of the Protestants in France, but they Set themselves, to Fast,
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& Pray to the God of Heaven, for them. We shall not repent of what we have done;
& Pray to the God of Heaven, for them. We shall not Repent of what we have done;
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when God appears to take Vengeance on the Enemy. If we sympathise with the Lord's people in their present sufferings, and sorrows;
when God appears to take Vengeance on the Enemy. If we sympathise with the Lord's people in their present sufferings, and sorrows;
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In the Day when Jerusalem shall Rejoice; we shall be glad, and rejoice with Her: Even in tha• Day, which is not farr off;
In the Day when Jerusalem shall Rejoice; we shall be glad, and rejoice with Her: Even in tha• Day, which is not Far off;
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when the Lord will be Jealous for Jerusalem, and for Zion, with a great Jealousy. Tibi Domine.
when the Lord will be Jealous for Jerusalem, and for Zion, with a great Jealousy. Tibi Domine.
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